Archive · 11 Nov 2025
'Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney Announces Second Spooky Spin-Off
The writer of the popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books, Jeff Kinney, is making another spooky storybook!
This new book is called 'Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2' and it will come out in 2026.
It will tell funny tales from the viewpoint of Greg's best friend, Rowley.
This is exciting because the 'Wimpy Kid' series has sold a lot of books, over 300 million around the world!
The 20th book in the main series, 'Partypooper,' also just came out.
Jeff Kinney's books are very popular with kids everywhere because they are funny and easy to read.
This new book is a special addition to the series.
Jeff Kinney, author of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' announced a new book, 'Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2'.
The new book will be a spin-off focusing on the character Rowley and will be published in 2026.
This announcement comes as the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series celebrates its 20th book, 'Partypooper,' and a milestone of 300 million global sales.
Francesca Dow of Penguin Random House highlighted Jeff Kinney's strong sales and the continued enthusiasm for the series.
The new book aims to provide more funny and accessible short stories from Rowley's perspective.
- Who
- Jeff Kinney, author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series
- What
- Announced a second spooky spin-off book, 'Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2', to be published in 2026.
- When
- Announced recently, with the book to be published in 2026.
- Where
- Global release planned.
- Why
- To continue providing funny and accessible short stories from Rowley's perspective during a landmark period for the 'Wimpy Kid' series, which has achieved 300 million global sales and released its 20th book, 'Partypooper'.
- Author
- Jeff Kinney
- Series
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- New Book Title
- Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2
- Publication Year
- 2026
- Spin-off Protagonist
- Rowley
- 20th Book Title
- Partypooper
- Global Sales Milestone
- 300 million